The Chinese Zodiac Imaginative, generous, successful, popular, curious Feb 10, 1948 – Jan 28, 1949 Jan 28, 1960 – Feb 14, 1961 Feb 15, 1972 – Feb 2, 1973 Feb 2, 1984 – Feb 19, 1985 Feb 19, 1996 – Feb 6, 1997 Feb 7, 2008 – Jan 25, 2009 Jan 25, 2020 – Feb 11, 2021 Chou (ox) Confident, honest, patient, conservative, strong Jan 29, 1949 – Feb 16, 1950 Feb 15, 1961 – Feb 4, 1962 Feb 3, 1973 – Jan 22, 1974 Feb 20, 1985 – Feb 8, 1986 Feb 7

, 1997 – Jan 27, 1998 Jan 26, 2009 – Feb 13, 2010 Feb 12, 2021 – Jan 31, 2022 Yin (tiger) Sensitive, tolerant, brave, active, resilient Feb 17, 1950 – Feb 5, 1951 Feb 5, 1962 – Jan 24, 1963 Jan 23, 1974 – Feb 10, 1975 Feb 9, 1986 – Jan 28, 1987 Jan 28, 1998 – Feb 15, 1999 Feb 14, 2010 – Feb 2, 2011 Feb 1, 2022 – Jan 21, 2023 Mao (rabbit) Affectionate, kind, gentle, compassionate, merciful Feb 6, 1951 – Jan 26, 1952 Jan 25

, 1963 – Feb 12, 1964 Feb 11, 1975 – Jan 30, 1976 Jan 29, 1987 – Feb 16, 1988 Feb 16, 1999 – Feb 4, 2000 Feb 3, 2011 – Jan 22, 2012 Jan 22, 2023 – Feb 9, 2024 Chen (dragon) Enthusiastic, intelligent, lively, energetic, innovative Jan 27, 1952 – Feb 13, 1953 Feb 13, 1964 – Feb 1, 1965 Jan 31, 1976 – Feb 17, 1977 Feb 17, 1988 – Feb 5, 1989 Feb 5, 2000 – Jan 23, 2001 Jan 23, 2012 – Feb 9, 201

3 Feb 10, 2024 – Jan 28, 2025 Si (snake) Charming, intuitive, romantic, highly perceptive, polite Feb 14, 1953 – Feb 2, 1954 Feb 2, 1965 – Jan 20, 1966 Feb 18, 1977 – Feb 6, 1978 Feb 6, 1989 – Jan 26, 1990 Jan 24, 2001 – Feb 11, 2002 Feb 10, 2013 – Jan 30, 2014 Jan 29, 2025 – Feb 16, 2026 Wu (horse) Diligent, friendly, sophisticated, talented, clever Feb 3, 1954 – Jan 23, 1955 Jan 21, 1966 – Feb 8, 1967 Feb 7, 1978 – Jan 27, 1979

 Jan 27, 1990 – Feb 14, 1991 Feb 12, 2002 – Jan 31, 2003 Jan 31, 2014 – Feb 18, 2015 Feb 17, 2026 – Feb 5, 2027 Wei (sheep) Artistic, calm, reserved, happy, kind Jan 24, 1955 – Feb 11, 1956 Feb 9, 1967 – Jan 29, 1968 Jan 28, 1979 – Feb 15, 1980 Feb 15, 1991 – Feb 3, 1992 Feb 1, 2003 – Jan 21, 2004 Feb 19, 2015 – Feb 7, 2016 Feb 6, 2027 – Jan 25, 2028 Shen (monkey) Witty, lively, flexible, humorous, curious Feb 

12, 1956 – Jan 30, 1957 Jan 30, 1968 – Feb 16, 1969 Feb 16, 1980 – Feb 4, 1981 Feb 4, 1992 – Jan 22, 1993 Jan 22, 2004 – Feb 8, 2005 Feb 8, 2016 – Jan 27, 2017 Jan 26, 2028 – Feb 12, 2029 You (rooster) Shrewd, honest, communicative, motivated, punctual Jan 31, 1957 – Feb 17, 1958 Feb 17, 1969 – Feb 5, 1970 Feb 5, 1981 – Jan 24, 1982 Jan 23, 1993 – Feb 9, 1994 Feb 9, 2005 – Jan 28, 

2006 Jan 28, 2017 – Feb 15, 2018 Feb 13, 2029 – Feb 2, 2030 Xu (dog) Loyal, honest, responsible, courageous, warm-hearted Feb 18, 1958 – Feb 8, 1959 Feb 6, 1970 – Jan 26, 1971 Jan 25, 1982 - Feb 12, 1983 Feb 10 1994 – Jan 30, 1995 Jan 29, 2006 – Feb 17, 2007 Feb 16, 2018 – Feb 4, 2019 Feb 3, 2030 – Jan 22, 2031 Hai (boar/pig) Chinese New Year 2010: Year Of The Tiger Chinese New Year 2010: Year Of The Tiger Hate 0 February 14, 2010 (that's right, Valentine's Day

!) marks the start of the Year of the Tiger on the Chinese Lunar Calendar.

So what exactly is Chinese New Year ? Find out right here on Kidzworld! All About Chinese New Year Chinese New Year is a holiday celebrating the beginning of a new year according to the lunar calendar. It's one of the most important holidays for Chinese families, who celebrate with big family gatherings, gift giving, eating special foods and tons of decorations, which all focus on bringing good luck for the new year and celebrating the coming of Spring. Some Chinese families celebrate Chinese New Year for a whole month! Traditions & Symbols Clean house and new clothes: Before the first day of Chinese New Year families clean their homes from top to bottom to clear out any bad luck from the last year and to get the house ready for good luck in the new year. But be careful: all the cleaning has to be finished before New Year's Day so there's no chance of accidentally throwing out the good fortune of the new year. Also, before New Year's Day, you're supposed to buy new clothes or cut your hair in order to have a fresh start. And never, ever wear black during Chinese New Year - it's bad luck. Red is the colour of good luck, so wearing lots of red is encouraged. Decorate the house.

Another popular custom is to hang up signs and posters on doors and windows with the Chinese word fu written on them, which means luck and happiness. Put a lot of flowers around your home - they symbolize a new beginning. Eat with your family. On the night of the Chinese New Year it's customary to visit relatives and eat a huge meal that includes:> Eight or nine different dishes, because those are lucky numbers (nine = prosperity; eight = long-lasting). Dumplings (because they look like gold nuggets). Oranges (because they're perfectly round, symbolizing wholeness). Long noodles (because they symbolize long life). Sticky rice cakes and sweets (because they're part of a story about the Kitchen God, who is sorta like Santa Claus). Give good luck gifts. Lots of kids get gifts from adults on Chinese New Year - little red envelopes stuffed with money to symbolize wealth for the coming year. But don't open your envelope until the person who gave it to you has left your home! Make lanterns. The Chinese New Year celebration ends with a Lantern Festival, which honors the first full moon of the year and represents the coming of Spring.

Families light lanterns, which symbolize the brightness of spring, and hang them on walls around the house or carry them on poles in lantern parades. Honor the animal. For Chinese families, every year is associated with one of 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac. These animals are often represented in decorations during the holiday. This year, the animal is the Tiger. Some people think if you were born during the year of a certain animal you'll end up with the character traits of that animal. For example, if you were born during the year of the rat, you will grow up to be imaginative and cunning. Related Stories: Free Chinese Calendar 2010 - Year of the Tiger Free Chinese Calendar 2010 - Year of the Tiger Free Chinese Calendar 2010 - Year of the Tiger Want to know when is the 2010 Chinese New Year day? Looking for Chinese calendars for 2010? Here are some different 2010 Chinese calendars for you free to use: Chinese New Year day - February 14, 2010 When is the Chinese New Year's Day in Year 2010?

It is on February 14, 2010. Chinese New Year (Chinese: 春節, 春节, Chūnjíe; 農曆新年, 农历新年, Nónglì Xīnnián; or 過年, 过年, Guònián), also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. It consists of a period of celebTigerions, starting on New Year's Day, celebTigered on the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar. The Chinese New Year period ends with the Lantern Festival, the fifteenth day of the month. More on Chinese New Year and other festivals. and The Tiger Personality - By Theodora Lau People born in the year of the tiger have a lively disposition and are forthright and uninhibited in nature. They are broad-minded and quick to action. But there is another aspect to their characters. They are full of suspicion, and sometimes will take hasty action. They never hide their feelings. They are honest, tender, generous and humorous at the same time.

They are always kind, love babies and animals, and like anything that arouses their imagination. More... Chinese Horoscopes - The Tiger The Tiger is said to be lucky vivid, lively and engaging. Another attribute of the Tiger is his incredible bravery, evidenced in his willingness to engage in battle or his undying courage. Maybe he抯 so brave because he is so lucky. But the Chinese say a Tiger having a Tiger in the house is the very best protection against the evils of fire, burglary. More... Chinese Astrology: 2010 Horoscopes | Cafe Astrology .com Chinese Astrology: 2010 Horoscopes Eastern Astrology: The Chinese Lunar New Year and Calendar 2010 is the Year of the Tiger (Metal Tiger) The Chinese Lunar New Year occurs every year on the New Moon of the first lunar month, which is the second New Moon after the Winter Solstice. The exact date can fall anywhere between late January and the middle of February. A complete cycle of the Chinese lunar calendar takes 60 years and comprises five cycles of 12 years–12 animal signs and 5 elements.

The Chinese Lunar New Year differs to that of the Roman New Year because the Chinese calendar is based on the phases of the moon, whereas the Gregorian calendar, on which the Roman New Year is based, is an arithmetic calendar. Each of the 12 years of the Chinese lunar calendar is named after an animal. These are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Legend has it that Buddha summoned all the animals to come to see him before he departed earth. Only 12 came so he rewarded those 12 by naming a year in the Chinese lunar calendar after them, in the order they arrived to see him. As with western astrology where it’s believed that the sun’s position at the time of an individual’s birth determines certain personality traits that a person will posses, it’s thought that each animal represented in the Chinese lunar calendar bestows certain characteristics on individuals who are born during the year that particular animal “rules.” In 2008, the year of the rat, the Chinese Lunar New Year fell on February 7. In 2009, the year of the ox, it fell on January 26.

In 2010, the Chinese Lunar New Year will fall on February 14, 2010 (ending on February 2, 2011) and will be the year of the tiger. The Tiger is the third sign of the Chinese Zodiac. It is a courageous, authoritative, charismatic, initiating, competitive, dynamic, adventurous, and dramatic sign. Ruling over the first month of spring, other themes associated with the Tiger are renewal, initiative, changefulness, and new beginnings. The Year of the Tiger 2010 is a Yang Metal year, and it’s a year of much activity, drama, changefulness, crisis, and unpredictability. Tiger years are associated with political and social instability or upheaval. Metal is not a very compatible element for Tiger (Tiger prefers Wood and Fire), and thus 2010 is expected to be challenging and turbulent overall. Nevertheless, the Tiger does prefer Yang, and 2010 is a Yang year, which strengthens matters somewhat. It is strong for technological advances and innovations.

The overall theme is one of change and unpredictability, and so all signs will benefit from remaining flexible and adaptable to changeful conditions in 2010. While caution and moderation were advised in 2009, the Year of the Ox, flexibility and the ability to deal with change are essential qualities in 2010. The Tiger’s independent, innovative, assertive, leading, and honorable traits are qualities that will be especially favored in the year of the Tiger. The last Tiger Metal year was 1950 (February 17, 1950, to February 5, 1951). In terms of how each Chinese Zodiac sign will fare in the Year of the Tiger, a major consideration is how compatible your sign is with a Tiger sign: Tigers are most compatible with Dogs and Horses (the Horse, Dog, and Tiger form the harmonious triangle of Ambition), and to some degree with Dragons and Rats, and these are the signs, along with Tigers themselves, that are expected to fare the best in 2010.

Tigers are most incompatible with Monkeys (their opposite sign) and Snakes, and Pigs, and these are the signs that are expected to find 2010 the most challenging. However, although Tigers are generally incompatible with Pigs, they are also quite attracted to the Pig, so relationships may be easier this year for Pigs. Another important consideration is your Element. The year 2010 is a Yang Metal year. Factor this into your analysis. Metal is friendly or compatible with Earth and Water. Metal breaks Wood and Fire melts Metal, so Wood and Fire are incompatible (destructive/hostile) to Metal. If you are Wood, a Metal year such as this one (2010) may be more difficult for you (metal chops wood!). However, Tigers actually prefer or favor Wood, so we have some ups and downs in 2010. If you are Fire, a Metal year is also expected to be problematic (fire melts metal) although perhaps not as challenging as it is for Wood. If you are Earth, a Metal year (2010) is expected to be good overall (metal is born from the earth).

If you are Water, a Metal year (2010) is also expected to be favorable overall (water is born from metal). If you are Metal by birth, a Metal year is expected to be strong overall. Yang Metal is attracted to Yin Wood, so relationships can be very good for Yin Wood people in 2010. Enmity between Yang Metal and Yang Wood suggests special challenges for Yang Wood people this year. Tiger Year 2010 for Love (General): There can be some fickleness and boredom of routine this year. The Year of the Tiger favors short-term, exciting romances, pleasure-seeking, love as a game of hunting and chasing, and variety in love. The Tiger is also honorable and quite honest and upfront, so we might see more fun-loving but honest expressions of affection this year–more people being upfront about what they are seeking in love and relationships. Independence, playing “hard to get”, assertiveness, and bravery are generally viewed as more attractive this year. Dragons, Horses, and Dogs may enjoy the most “success” in love this year.

Love and romance may be so-so, average, or status quo for Roosters, Rats, Rabbits, Goats, Pigs, and Tigers. The love forecast for Monkeys, Snakes, and Oxen is less favorable overall. Tiger Year 2010 for Career and Money (General): The Year of the Tiger favors movement, innovation, novelty, and initiative in career matters. Self-employment might be favored this year. People may be more inclined towards gambling or risk-taking with money this year, as well as impulsive spending. Turbulence in career and money matters is likely this year, and the most successful people will bounce back (or pounce?) quickly and react quickly to changes. It’s important to note that while some signs have a higher affinity to the Tiger, and others have a natural incompatibility to the Tiger, the fact that it’s a Yang Metal year complicates matters greatly. For example, while the Monkey is incompatible with Tiger and we would naturally expect a more challenging year for the Monkey as a result, Monkeys favor yang and Metal. It’s similar for all signs, and the result is a real mixed bag for each and every sign of the Chinese zodiac this year!

The Year of the Tiger is expected to be a quick-moving, turbulent one. As such, it’s better suited for those who are anxious to move their plans forward, while it can feel unsettling for those who most value peace and quiet. Opportunities come and go quickly during the Year of the Tiger. Be innovative and adaptable, no matter your sign! Don’t know your Chinese Zodiac Sign and/or Element? Find out here: Understanding Chinese Astrology: Introduction Please note that the year of your birth is not the only factor involved in your horoscope for any given year. Your month, day, and hour also have associated elements and animals. As such, the following are generalizations based on your year of birth alone. The following are descriptions of the positive and negative personality traits of the Chinese zodiac signs, with a brief forecast or horoscope for 2010: Rat (1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996) Positive: Influential, sociable, imaginative, and charismatic. Rat people will always stay loyal to their friends.

Negative: Power-hungry, gossiping, indiscreet, and meddling. These individuals don’t always plan for the future. Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Rat: 2010 will bring changes, for certain. You tend to act on impulse, but this year may not be the right year for you to instigate too many changes. Adapting to change is a better strategy than adding fuel to the fire. Use your considerable wits to handle the uncertainties that are likely to come your way this year. Act with confidence rather than foolhardiness. Avoid overspending. 2010 is strong for you for love, particularly in the first half of the year. Travel opportunities are likely to present themselves. Career changes are likely. The year is likely to be quite busy. Overall: Average. Ox (1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997) Positive: Diligent, stable, and possesses a strong sense of purpose. These people build long-lasting friendships. Negative: Stubborn and bigoted.

Ox people aren’t often flexible. Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Ox: A year of drama, instability, and change is not what a typical Ox wants to hear! It sounds a little too excitable for the security-seeking Ox. Last year was a new beginning for you–the start of a whole new 12 year cycle, and for some of you it was a dramatic beginning. This year, you are embracing a new lifestyle and dealing with some uncertainty at the same time. Career matters may be competitive; health is expected to be variable. Love is on the challenging side for many and status quo for some. Be determined, and open yourself up to accepting some changes in plans. Focus on the things that are the most important to you. Overall: Average to challenging. Tiger (1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998) Positive: Brave, strong, charismatic, and benevolent. Tigers are risk-takers and true adventurers. Negative: Impetuous and hot-headed. These people aren’t good at taking orders from others.

Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Tiger: This is a year of new beginnings for you–the start of a new twelve-year cycle. The choices you make this year will be defining ones for years to come. Romance and social relationships are expected to be strong areas for you this year. It’s a time during which the Tiger can take the lead, exercise his or her authority, and hunt down opportunities. Tigers will be very active and enjoy the changefulness of the year’s events. However, Tigers should do their best to exercise self-control. Even though it is “their” year, it’s a year of high drama, and both the ups and downs can be memorable. Rabbit (1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999) Positive: Tactful, intelligent, caring, considerate, and virtuous. Rabbit people don’t like conflict. Negative: Pedantic and secretive. These people can appear a little cold and distant at times.

Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Rabbit: As this is the year before his/her own year, 2010 can bring the Rabbit some challenges, but never insurmountable ones. [Note, 2011 will be the Year of the Rabbit]. In fact, the Rabbit often indirectly benefits from the activities of the Tiger, so there can be some small advances this year for many Rabbits that seem to come out of the blue. The Rabbit doesn’t share any strong links to the Tiger overall, however, so the Year of the Tiger is expected to be on the neutral side for the Rabbit–neither overly challenging nor overly positive. Dragon (1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000) Positive: Successful, proud, lucky, and enthusiastic. Dragons are determined people and able to inspire others. Negative: Rigid and easily infatuated. Dragon people don’t like routine.

Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Dragon: The quickness of pace and changefulness of the year of the Tiger in 2010 is rather suitable to the Dragon who prefers immediate results. While opportunities should be grabbed when they arise, and they are very quick to both come and go in 2010, Dragons should make an effort not to be cocky or overly confident. Relationships with others are a little fragile, and Dragons should take care to be more sensitive to the needs of their loved ones this year. Snake (1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001) Positive: Intuitive, wise, perceptive, and compassionate. Snakes prefer the finer things in life. Negative: Lazy and extravagant. These people may have a problem with depending on others. Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Snake: Snakes may not find 2010, the Year of the Tiger, especially easy. The quick and often hectic pace of the year may be unsettling for many Snakes.

The best advice is to avoid resisting change at all costs, as the more Snakes resist, the harder their struggles will be! Snakes are usually more comfortable in a Yin year and 2010 is a Yang one. However, Snakes do have the ability to control or master Metal, so although the overall forecast is an uncomfortable year, it does not bring challenges that Snakes cannot handle masterfully. Horse (1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002) Positive: Popular, engaging, refined, and persuasive. Horse people are hardworking and independent. Negative: Selfish and unscrupulous. These individuals may be rebellious and shun the advice of others. Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Horse: Horses (along with Dogs) are expected to fare better than most in 2010, the Year of the Tiger. It’s a yang year, which is comfortable for Horses, and while Metal is not the preferred element for Horses, it is something they can take control of.

New friendships and career advancement are likely. Health may be a little more fragile this year, however. While opportunities arise and should be taken advantage of, Horses should not jump into new situations or relationships too quickly, without practical considerations taken into account. Overall: Good. Goat (or Sheep or Ram) (1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003) Positive: Sensitive, imaginative, and well-mannered. Goats are peace lovers who don’t like disagreements. Negative: Pessimistic and tardy. These people can let others take advantage of them too easily. Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Goat: Last year was at times a worrisome period in the Goat’s life. This year is also uncertain in terms of its quick pace and changeful atmosphere, which can feel overwhelming to many peace-loving Goats. The Year of the Tiger is best used as a period of gaining energy instead of a year of fame and fortune! There is no special relationship between the Tiger and the Goat, so a neutral year is expected overall.

Goats are not especially comfortable in yang years, and 2010 is a yang year, but they do well with the Metal element of this period. Money matters are good. Health may be a little more sensitive or fragile this year. Monkey (1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004) Positive: Very inquisitive, curious, and witty with leadership qualities. Monkeys are popular people. Negative: Deceitful and self-absorbed. These individuals can be childish and drawn to mischief. Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Monkey: Plenty of ups and downs are in store for Monkeys in 2010, the Year of the Tiger. Although Monkeys do not generally fare well in a Tiger year, they do well in Yang years and with the Metal element. The bottom line is a year of dramatic ups and downs. Love relationships are likely to be on the challenging side. Monkeys often tempt fate, and this year is not the best year in which to push your luck.

You may easily get caught in lies of your own making, so take the honest route and the high road. Rooster (1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005) Positive: Enthusiastic, dignified, and resilient. Roosters are well-organized and good time-keepers. Negative: Bossy and pedantic. These people are often a little too outspoken and hate being criticized. Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Rooster: The Rooster’s natural enthusiasm will keep them on track this year. The Rooster and the Tiger don’t have a special relationship, so for the most part, the year is expected to be unspectacular or status quo. The fact that 2010 is a Metal year is a plus for Roosters, however.

While career matters may change too quickly for their liking, and there may be little in the way of leisure time this year, Roosters should feel relatively confident and, for the most part, are less affected by the turbulent atmosphere of the Year of the Tiger than most other animals in the zodiac. Dog (1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006) Positive: Intelligent, loyal, fair, and constant. Dogs are always willing to listen to others’ problems, and to fight for a good cause. Negative: Cynical and tactless. These people don’t always forgive easily, especially those who cross them. Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Dog: Dogs are expected to fare the best of all animals in the Chinese zodiac this year. Dogs are compatible with Tigers, yang years, and the Metal element, so we have a strong showing for dogs. Opportunities come and go quickly this year, and Dogs’ intuition generally is strong enough to take advantage at just the right time. Loyalty and fairness will be rewarded.

It’s a good year for adventure, the birth of new and marketable ideas, and travel. Pig (1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007) Positive: Gallant, kind-hearted, and sincere. Pigs rarely lose their temper and always try to avoid arguing. Negative: Materialistic and pig-headed. These individuals have a problem saying “no” — to people, and to food! Chinese Astrology Horoscope 2010 for the Pig: While the love life is expected to be much improved for the Pig in 2010, the year is sure to demand much from these people, and sometimes too much. Money matters should be steady and strong. Exercising self-control will be especially important. Reducing your load and responsibilities if at all possible might also help. Uncomfortable with the quick pace of the year, you might feel uneasy and restless at times, but you will do well helping others through rough patches. See also: Understanding Chinese Astrology: Introduction and Chinese Astrology: More than the Twelve Animals .

If you don’t know your Chinese zodiac animal or element, both of these articles will help you to determine it. Try our Love Oracle , which is based on fortune telling with playing cards. 2010 Chinese Horoscopes for 12 Chinese Zodiac Signs In the Year of Tiger 2011 Chinese Horoscopes for 12 Chinese Zodiac Signs in Year of Rabbit 2010 Chinese Horoscopes for 12 Chinese Zodiac Signs In the Year of Tiger Chinese Zodiac uses 12 animal signs to predict people's fortune. The twelve animals are Rat, Cow, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Chicken, Dog and Pig. The 12 Chinese zodiac signs are determined by people's birth year. Most of Internet Chinese horoscope sites use Chinese New Year Day to determine the Chinese zodiac sign, which is wrong. The first day of the Chinese astrological year is the first day of the Tiger Month ( Start of Spring ). The Tiger Month begins around February 4, each year. If you were born before February 7, then you should check Your Chinese Zodiac Sign first before reading your Chinese zodiac 2010.

The simplest way to prove Chinese zodiac signs not determined by Chinese New Year days is to see your Chinese Astrology Birth Chart using your birthday and birth time. Besides using astrology animal signs basic fighting and attraction relationships , Chinese zodiac also uses Chinese astrology constellations, which are the way ancient Chinese grouped the stars in the sky, to predict the coming fortune. More than 100 stars are using in the Chinese zodiac. The common use ones are about 60. Each star has a different characteristics. Basically, they can be divided into Lucky Stars and Unlucky Stars, which are the major factors to predict people good or bad luck in the coming year. Click on your Chinese zodiac sign or birth year below to peek your fortune of Career, Money Love and Health in 2010, the year of Tiger. Chinese New Year Questions and Answers Since the prediction of Chinese Zodiac is based on Chinese constellations , which are different from the modern constellations, many positions of stars today have moved far away from Chinese ancient time's positions. That means some predictions on some stars are losing accuracy.

Around Tang Dynasty (618 A.D.), Chinese astrology moved the center point of the sky to the Sun to develop new prediction system without using any distant stars. Since that time, the Chinese astrology prediction began to use the zodiac sign of people's Birth DAY to represent the person. (Chinese use same Chinese character for day and sun.) This chance made a breakthrough into a higher prediction accuracy. More than 2000 years later, today Chinese professional astrologers keep using the same theory to tell people's fortune. We provide the same method for Internet users. Please try our 2010 Chinese Horoscope and Astrology - Year of White Tiger Chinese Lantern Festival on February 28, 2010 2010 is Year of Tiger and it will arrive on February 4, 2010. Many people must be eager to know they have better luck in the coming year than 2009. Here, we want to use Chinese Astrology Five Elements (Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth) theory to explain people fortune in 2010 and foresee what will be happening to them in year of Tiger.

According to Chinese Five Element Astrology Calendar, 2010 is the Year of Metal Tiger . Gold is related to Metal and money. People who like to talk about wealth will say that 2010 is a Golden Tiger year. In Five Elements (Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth) theory, the color representing metal is White. Therefore, we also can say that 2010 is the Year of White Tiger. The White Tiger is connected to the symbol of jinx in China history. Some Chinese might consider that 2010 White Tiger is a bad year. Chinese Astrology is a Balance Theory of Five Elements. Each animal can be converted into Five Elements. Tiger contains Mainly Wood, Fire and little Earth. Wood and Fire together will make Fire stronger. Metal is afraid of Fire and Metal is also against Wood. That means Metal and Tiger together will fight each other, which implies 2010 won't come quietly and peacefully. We can image that 2010 is a Tiger wearing armor. This Tiger doesn't like armor on the top its body and keeps jumping around. For safety, we should keep our distance from it. That's why many Chinese don't like White Tiger.

Tiger has the potential to become vigorous, ferocious and cruel. So Tiger is a symbol of power and authority. This kind of personality is good for the leadership. With the inflexible and destructive personality, Tiger has very poor people relationship, especially, with family members. In traditional customary, Chinese family don't invite people born in year of Tiger to involve private wedding ceremony. From the Chinese Astrology theory, Tiger has Fighting and Hurting Relationships with Snake and Monkey. Therefore, people who were born in year of Snake or Monkey will have unpleasant events happening in 2010. In Fact, as long as your Chinese Astrology Birth Chart contains Snake, Monkey or Tiger, you will have the same issue. Before predicting your luck in 2010, you have to know what Type of Element you are and what your Lucky Element is from your astrology birth chart. The Lucky Element is the major factor to determine people's fortune. 2009 is the Year of Brown Earth Cow . Cow contains mainly Earth. Therefore 2009 is a very strong Earth year. If people's Lucky Element is Earth, then they should be very lucky in 2009.

If Earth is the unlucky element, then they might be miserable in 2009. 2010 is the Year of White Tiger, which contains Metal, Wood and Fire. If your Lucky Element is Metal, Wood or Fire, then 2010 will bring you some degree of luck. However, Wood can help Fire to burn, and Metal and Fire are opposite elements. If your Lucky Element is Metal, then Wood and Fire will be unlucky elements. If your Lucky Element is Wood, then Metal should be an unlucky element. This tells us that most people will gain some and lose some in 2010. For more detail and accurate prediction, therefore, the first step to know you fortune is know what animals are in your birth chart. You can find that information from Chinese Astrology Lucky Element page using your birthday and birth time. The following is the example of the Chinese Astrology Birth Chart. The Birth Chart of June 15, 2008 Upper Row of Day Column (Day Master) represents the Person Fire represents the person. This Birth Chart shows Fire-Type Person This person was born on June 15, 2008.

The symbol of the upper row of the Day Column (a.k.a. Day Master) represents the person. So we can say Day Master is Male Fire, which represents the person. The birth chart has too little Metal and needs more Metal to balance the Five Elements. Therefore, the Lucky Element is Metal. 2010 is Metal Tiger year. Metal will bring the luck to this person. Metal is related to money to this person. Therefore the money luck is good. However, this birth chart contains very strong Fire (Score 238). Tiger contains Wood and Fire. Tiger of 2010 makes the Fire even stronger. Strong Fire can melt down the Metal. That means money will disappear because of strong Fire. Then we can predict that the person will have some money income first, but the person will spend or lose it in the end. Therefore, this person should watch for his or her pocket or investment in 2010. Fortune Basic - Lucky Element and Day Master Type 2010 is the beginning year of Cycle of Wood. Basically, the coming years bring luck for people whose Lucky Element is Wood.

If you did very well in 2009 and your Lucky Element is Earth, then you need to know that you don't have the same luck like 2009 in the year of Tiger. The following table shows people's luck in 2010 based on their Luck Element . Lucky Element How good is the luck in 2010? Metal It's good, but not always. It looks a sunny day, however it can become cloudy or rainy later. Water It's good, but you have to pay for it. Your wisdom and energy is required to get what you want. Wood It's very good. If any pressure or challenge comes to you, you can handle it in the end. Fire It's very good. If any money pressure comes to you, you can manage and your financial status will improve later. Earth It's fair. You need to spend more time to accomplish your goal. More energy will be required to resist the pressure, but eventually a helper will appear. The following table tells people's what event might happen in 2010 based on their Day Master Element Type. Day Master is the upper row symbol in the Day Column of the Birth Chart.

Day Master Type 2010 is Male Metal Tiger year . If your birth chart contains Male Wood , then you might have disagreement with people in your social life because Male Metal and Male Wood have a Stem Fighting Relationship . If your birth chart contains Female Wood , then you will have better people relationship this year. This is because Male Metal and Female Wood have an Attraction Relationship into Metal side. If your Lucky Element is Metal, then your luck will be super, including love relationships. If your Lucky Element is Wood, then your luck becomes fair. If Pig is in your birth chart, then Tiger and Pig together have Attraction Relationship into Wood. If your Lucky Element is Wood, this is a good news for you. If Rabbit is in your birth chart, then the energy of Wood will be double. If Dragon also appears in the birth chart, then you have the most powerful Wood combination . 2010 will be an excellent year for people who have these strong Wood combinations. But these attraction relationships and combinations are bad news for people whose Lucky Element is Earth. If Horse is in your birth chart, then the energy of Fire will be double. If Dog also shows in the birth chart, then you have the most powerful Fire combination .

If your birth chart have this combination and Fire is your Lucky Element, then you will be very lucky in 2010. But this is not good for you, if your Lucky Element is Metal or Water. If the Monkey is found in your birth chart, then you will lose your focus easily and your confusing mind will frustrate your decision making. This is because Monkey and Tiger have both a Fighting Relationship and a Hurting Relationship . Tiger is in the Wood group and Monkey is in Metal group. Wood is related to kindness. Metal is related to fighting. The evil and angel mindsets let you own double personalities. Tiger is the door of ghost and Monkey is the door of human. When you are outside, you need to focus the safety and pay more attention to avoid any accidents. If the Snake is found in your birth chart, then your people relationship will be damaged. Snake and Tiger have the Hurting Relationship too. So you have to watch your words and acts to avoid that a friend becomes an enemy. If you have a shaky love or family relationship, then there is chance to break it.

If both Snake and Monkey appear found in your birth chart, then is is a very bad combination, because of the Hurting Each Other Relationship , unless Metal is your first Unlucky Element. Poor people relationship, poor health, fighting, injury, accident, lawsuit, separation, surgery or villains will have a chance to come to your door. The only way is to pay attention on every move you make and think twice before you leap. A pregnant woman needs to take care her own and baby health until delivery. If the Tiger is found in your birth chart. then you have two Tigers in 2010. If Wood is your Lucky Element, then good news will appear. If Wood is the Unlucky Element, then the trouble won't come just once. If Snake , Monkey and Tiger appear found in your birth chart, then the Hurting Each Other Relationship exists when you were born. That means your birth chart contains the DNA of poor people relationship, poor health and poor luck. The Tiger of 2010 is the year to trigger any possible unfortunate event. You need to focus all year long to prevent from injury, accident, argument or divorce. If there is nothing bad happened on you, then it will happen on someone close to you.

Such as there is a chance that the one you love might be away from you, because the sign of separation is there. The Chinese Zodiac, 12 Zodiac Animals, Find Your Zodiac Sign The Chinese animal zodiac, or shengxiao (/shnng-sshyaoww/ ‘born resembling’), is a repeating cycle of 12 years, with each year being represented by an animal and its reputed attributes. Traditionally these zodiac animals were used to date the years. The 12 Animals of the Chinese Zodiac In order, the 12 animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig. What Your Chinese Zodiac Animal Sign Is Your Chinese Zodiac sign is derived from your birth year, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. See the years of each animal below or use the calculator on the right to determine your own sign.

Rat: 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960 Ox: 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961 Tiger: 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962 Rabbit: 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963 Dragon: 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964 Snake: 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965 Horse: 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966 Goat: 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967 Monkey: 2016

, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968 Rooster: 2017 , 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969 Dog: 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970 Pig: 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971 Find Your Chinese Zodiac Sign Choose your date of birth and find out about your Chinese zodiac sign.

You are a: Love: Health: Those born in January and February take care: Chinese (Lunar) New Year moves between 21 January and February 20. If you were born in January or February, check whether your birth date falls before or after Chinese New Year to know what your Chinese zodiac year is. Chinese Zodiac Love Compatibility — Is He/She Right for You? People born in a certain animal year are believed to have attributes of that animal, which could either help or hinder a relationship. An important use of Chinese Zodiac is to determine if two people are compatible, in a romantic relationship or any kind of relationship. In ancient times people were faithful to Chinese Zodiac compatibility and often referred to it before a romantic relationship began. Even nowadays some people still refer to it. Take our online test on the right and find how suitable you and your partner are. See our Chinese Zodiac Love Compatibility Charts Chinese Zodiac Love Compatibility Test Is she/he compatible with you? Take the test and see... Boy's Name: Date of Birth: It’s BAD LUCK When Your Zodiac Year Comes Around!

As the Chinese zodiac recurs every 12 years, your animal year will come around when you are 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, etc. According to ancient Chinese superstition, in your birth sign year, he will offend the God of Age, and will have bad luck during that year. The best way to avoid bad luck during this year is by wearing something red given by an elder (relative), such as socks, a neck cord, underwear, a waistband, a bracelet, or an anklet. Read more on How to be Lucky in Your Zodiac Year . Chinese Zodiac Years Have Two Different Starts! There are two dates a Chinese zodiac year could be said to start on, and neither is January 1! China traditionally uses two calendars: the solar calendar and the lunar calendar. The traditional solar calendar has 24 fifteen-day solar terms, and the first, called ‘Start of Spring’, falls on February 4 (or 5). The lunar calendar has 12 or 13 months and starts on Chinese New Year, which is somewhere in the period January 21 to February 20.

Most Chinese people use lunar New Year as the start of the zodiac year. But for fortune telling and astrology, people believe ‘Start of Spring’ is the beginning of the zodiac year. Chinese Zodiac Origins — Why 12 Animals The 12 animals were chosen deliberately, after many revisions. The zodiac animals are either closely related to ancient Chinese people’s daily lives, or have lucky meanings. The ox, horse, goat, rooster, pig, and dog are six of the main domestic animals raised by Chinese people. The other six animals: rat, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, and monkey are all loved by the Chinese people. Why the 12 Zodiac Animals Are in That Order The 12 Chinese Zodiac animals are in a fixed order according to Chinese Yin and Yang Theory and perceived attributes. The yin or the yang of the animals is defined based on the odd or even number of their claws (or toes, hoofs). The animals are then arranged in an alternating (complementary) yin-yang sequence. Usually an animal has is the same number of claws on its front and rear legs. However the rat has four toes on its fore legs and five on its hind legs.

As the old saying goes, “a thing is valued in proportion to its rarity”, so the Rat ranks first of the 12 zodiac animals. It uniquely combines the attributes of odd (yang) and even (yin). 4+5=9, and yang is dominant, so the Rat is classified as odd (yang) overall. Zodiac Animal Amiability without fidelity leads to immorality. Chinese Zodiac Hours — Each Hour is Associated with a Zodiac Animal Chinese zodiac hours It is widely known that each year is associated with a Chinese zodiac animal, but in Chinese culture the 12 zodiac animals are also associated with hours of a day. In ancient times, in order to tell the time, people divided a day into twelve 2-hour periods, and designated an animal to represent each period, according to each animal’s “special time”. According to Chinese astrology, though not popularly used, a person’s personality and life is more decided by his/her birth hour than year. The zodiac hour is widely used for character and destiny analysis. Rat

Question: 2010 will be the Chinese year of what?
Answer: TIGER